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176 177 A security hardware error occurred.
Action: Check for indications that someone has tampered with the server. If no one has
tampered with the server, call for service.
178 A POST error occurred when the server was rebooted or powered on.
Action: Flash the Remote Supervisor Adapter with firmware to configure it to the server it is
installed in.
184 The power-on password information stored in your server has been removed.
Action: From the Configuration/Setup Utility program main menu, select System Security.
Then, follow the instructions on the screen.
If this information cannot be restored, call for service.
185 A power failure damaged the stored information about the drive-startup sequence.
Action: From the Configuration/Setup Utility program main menu, select Start Options; then,
follow the instructions on the screen.
If this information cannot be restored, call for service.
186 A system board or hardware error occurred.
Action: Call for service.
187 The VPD serial number is not set.
Action: The system serial number is set in the VPD EEPROM at the time of manufacturing. If the
system board has been replaced, the system serial number will be invalid and should be
set. From the main menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select System
Information, and then select Product Data.If the problem persists, call for service.
188 A vital product data (VPD) error occurred.
Action: Call for service.
189 An attempt has been made to access the server with invalid passwords. After three incorrect
attempts, the server locks up; that is, the logon data fields are no longer available to the user.
289 An error occurred during POST memory tests, and a failing DIMM was disabled.
Note: You can use the server with decreased memory.
Action: 1. If you just installed memory, verify that the new memory is correct for your server.
Also verify that the memory is installed and seated correctly. Start the
Configuration/Setup Utility program, and select Memory Settings from the
Advanced Setup menu to enable the DIMM.
2. If the problem remains, replace the failing DIMM.
If the problem persists, call for service.
301 303 An error occurred during the keyboard and keyboard controller test. These error messages also
might be accompanied by continuous beeping.
Action: Ensure that:
• Nothing is resting on the keyboard and pressing a key.
• No key is stuck.
• The keyboard cable is connected correctly to the keyboard and to the correct
connector on the server.
Running the diagnostic tests can isolate the server component that failed, but you must have your
system serviced. If the error message remains, call for service.
Note: If you just connected a new mouse or other pointing device, turn off the server and
disconnect that device. Wait at least 5 seconds; then, turn on the server. If the error
message goes away, replace the device.
POST message Description
Table 13. POST error messages.